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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
OJAY is a real character. He is a young, lean, incredibly handsome short-haired orange tiger fellow about four years old, with matching orange eyes. The person who acquired him as a stray could not keep him, but had him thoroughly checked over before bringing him to the shelter. He is healthy, although he is FIV-positive.
When he first arrived, he was not happy, and his yowls could be heard down the hall. Now he struts around as if he owns the place, gets along well with the other special kitties (after some negotiation), and can be picked up with no problem.
Ojay is playful and inquisitive and likes catnip and lots of attention. He is a very smart kitty with a great personality, and he would love to get out of this little room and into a house full of interesting things to do and places to explore (and lots of foood). He would enjoy a home with an FIV playmate, providing he could be the boss. With this guy in your house, life will never be dull. Come and meet him soon!
FIV Facts:
1. The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat's immune system over a period of years.
2. FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines.
3. FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all.
4. FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually - like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing. It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens.
5. The virus can be spread through blood transfusions, badly infected gums, or serious, penetrating bite wounds. (Bite wounds of this kind are extremely rare, except in free-roaming, unneutered tomcats.)
6. A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced.
7. Many vets are not educated about FIV since the virus was only discovered 15 years ago.
8. FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, keep and treat any secondary problems as soon as they arise.
To learn more about FIV visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/cat-care-feline-immunodeficiency-virus.html
289 West St (Rte 140), Milford, MA 01757 Adoptions every Thursday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM (508) 473-7008 e-mail: bfcat@aol.com
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